31 Dec 2008

Small Business Advocate Interview

By Bill Conerly
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Economic Forecast 2022-23: Recovery From The Pandemic Recession September 18, 2020
The U.S. economy has rebounded from its worst downturn, but will remain sub-par until a vaccine. Then we'll take off back toward the old trend line.

Testimonials

Your talk and its message stuck with people.

David Crowell, after presentation to National Rural Electrical Cooperative Association

We asked Bill Conerly to look at one of the major factors limiting the growth of our business. He pulled together data from a wide range of sources, as well as his own extensive business knowledge, to give us an insight into when conditions would improve and how we could be ready to capitalize on better times. He did so in a straight forward, easy to understand manner. A year later it was clear that things had evolved just as he had forecast. Ever since then he’s been my go-to guy on how the e…

Len Ludwig, former CEO, Vencore Capital LLC

You made a complicated global picture understandable. I have received many favorable comments from those in attendance. I frequently heard comments like ‘Now I understand’ or ‘Wow, now I get it’ and ‘He was great to listen to. Thanks for bringing Bill to our meeting.’

Pete Van Sickle, Idaho Department of Lands

Dr. Conerly’s presentation and view of the economic conditions impacting the world of business is insightful and thought-provoking. His analysis and presentation style is audience focused and engaging, leading to the efficient development of follow-up activities by those in attendance.

Paul Ulrich, The Inteplast Group (plastic bags)

Seems no matter where I go, I hear you talking – and always doing a great job with different material well tailored to the audience. Very impressive!

Alan Shiffer, World Vision

Our audience of local business and community leaders not only valued the economic data you provided, but they really appreciated that you made it applicable to their businesses, their personal lives and moreover – that you presented it in a clear and entertaining manner.

Scott Boyer, Mountain Pacific Bank

Bill was a great resource in helping us develop our business model and has continued to be a great advisor as we have refined it and successfully entered the marketplace.

John Courtney, CEO, NextJob, Inc.

On multiple occasions we have engaged Dr. Conerly to facilitate, and more importantly, stimulate strategic planning sessions. He artfully brings the complexity of economic consequences to light, and is also is a veteran voice of objectivity. And his ability to inject humor keeps the energy and teamwork a priority!

Greg Newton, CFO, Cascade Bancorp

As you know, it can be difficult to find economists who provide good substantive information who are so entertaining and engaging. I received many enthusiastic comments from members and others in attendance. I was very pleased with Dr. Conerly and have recommended him to NCSTAE, our national organization.

Molly Steckel, Idaho Telecom Alliance

Dr. Bill Conerly opened our Ace Hardware Platinum Retailer Conference by helping our independent small business owners understand the current state of the economy in a straight forward and humorous manner that connected very well with the retailers I spoke with. Dr. Conerly provided information our retailers can use to lead their businesses. He connected with the audience and made a complicated topic understandable.

Mike Berschauer, Ace Hardware Corp

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